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India's manufacturing under-performance Part 1: New clue from multi-plants
One of the most intriguing and relatively undocumented developments of the last 20 yrs has been "multi-plants," whereby a single firm operates not one but multiple production facilities within a state
 "India's manufacturing under-performance Part 1: New clue from multi-plants")
Gen AI: India Inc proceeds cautiously, upping AI game in global competition
The last of the three-part series shows how Indian firms are upping their AI play, but Gen AI progression remains focussed on HR and customer experience applications
 "Gen AI: India Inc proceeds cautiously, upping AI game in global competition")
Taking stock of B'desh: Trade recovers, but Indian firms tread cautiously
The concluding part of the series highlights stabilising trade ties with Dhaka, but payment delays and a complex bilateral environment remain major concerns
 "Taking stock of B'desh: Trade recovers, but Indian firms tread cautiously")
Taking stock of B'desh: Visa woes slow Petrapole border's road to normalcy
Movement of people and trade between India and Bangladesh are limping back to normalcy 2 months after latter's political upheaval. The first of a two-part series is a ground report from Petrapole
 "Taking stock of B'desh: Visa woes slow Petrapole border's road to normalcy")
Pharmaceutical firms up their game to crackdown on spurious drugs
The concluding part of the series delves into strategies being applied by leading drug firms to battle counterfeits
 "Pharmaceutical firms up their game to crackdown on spurious drugs")
How safe is the pill? Substandard drugs on a decline amid crackdown
The first of a two-part series focuses on how quality audits and regulatory actions on pharma units nationwide are showing results
 "How safe is the pill? Substandard drugs on a decline amid crackdown")
Indian education sector needs to prepare itself for AI-driven future
The second of a three-part series reports on how education institutes are addressing the skills shortage
 "Indian education sector needs to prepare itself for AI-driven future")
From Asian Paints to Bajaj Finance: Ten largecaps ripe for picking
Apart from trading at a discount to their historic valuation, many companies are industry leaders with superior balance sheets and financial ratios
 "From Asian Paints to Bajaj Finance: Ten largecaps ripe for picking")
Shared spaces: Demand for co-living spaces up again after Covid blip
With occupancy rates up again, coliving firms are also promoting their centres as hubs for networking with like-minded individuals
 "Shared spaces: Demand for co-living spaces up again after Covid blip")
Surge in India's chess talent: What it means for the future of the game
Chances are, wherever you live, there is a chess coach in the vicinity. Many schools offer chess as an extra-curricular activity
 "Surge in India's chess talent: What it means for the future of the game")
Adani Enterprises to RIL: Potential leaders and laggards among Nifty50
Charts suggest that among the key Nifty heavyweights, Infosys, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank look poised for gains, while Reliance is likely to consolidate in the near-term, writes Rex Cano
 "Adani Enterprises to RIL: Potential leaders and laggards among Nifty50")
An upward trajectory: In absence of black swans, markets may rise further
The long-term trend may suggest a reversal if Nifty50 falls below 20,000
 "An upward trajectory: In absence of black swans, markets may rise further")
A new leaf: Self-publishing is adding a new chapter to the books business
Is it lit haste, or does it fill an important breach?
 "A new leaf: Self-publishing is adding a new chapter to the books business")
Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure
Microloans are unsecured. Conscious of this, the Kolkata-based Bandhan acquired affordable housing finance company Gruh Finance in 2019 from what was then HDFC Ltd
 "Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure")
Fine wine: Elite athletes defy age with science, nutrition, mental strength
Athletes are taking elaborate measure. Biohacking, which is a combination of ice bath, sleep therapy, and strict diet and supplements, is a popular method
 "Fine wine: Elite athletes defy age with science, nutrition, mental strength")
Diversion ahead: Will Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma overcome roadblocks?
At Paytm Payments Bank's presentation in 2016, Vijay Shekhar Sharma had said he saw no challenges, unless roadblocks came later
 "Diversion ahead: Will Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma overcome roadblocks?")
Fever FM off, Fever FM on: Unravelling the case of marketing gimmicks
Legal experts are of the opinion that such marketing gimmicks would come under the scanner of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
 "Fever FM off, Fever FM on: Unravelling the case of marketing gimmicks")
Incumbents strike back: How will electric 2W game play out for Ola, others?
There is indeed a lot of the race left. Electric, for all the hype, is just about 15 per cent of the scooter market. So, what is on the cards?
 "Incumbents strike back: How will electric 2W game play out for Ola, others?")
Indian firms corner more of growing pharma market as MNCs go niche
Indian drug firms are focussing on expanding their salesforce and distribution, while getting into trade generics to garner volumes
 "Indian firms corner more of growing pharma market as MNCs go niche")
Day 2: Ayodhya chock-a-block as Ram Temple opens doors for public
Hotels booked out, travel platforms launch holiday packages, businesses join in with special-edition products
 "Day 2: Ayodhya chock-a-block as Ram Temple opens doors for public")
